2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2001-06-04
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses. These buses were built with a 1200mm or 800mm brake hose. Depending on how this hose was mounted, there is a possibility of excessive stress on this hose causing cracking close to the brake chamber as well as at the mounting clamps.
Consequence
The crack could be severe enough to cause air pressure leakage to the front brakes during brake application, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses. Owner notification mailing begam december 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact abc coach/van hool at 1-800-222-2871.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 2003-07-09
Description
On certain motor coaches equipped with a chz wheelchair lift supplied by koslift, due to a specification change, the mounting pedestal of the telescopic cylinder may crack and break.
Consequence
This could increase the risk of personal injury to a wheelchair occupant using the lift.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add reinforcements to the pedestal area. Owner notification began july 1, 2003. Owners should contact koslift by fax to 31-36-522-6205 or e-mail to mobility!koslift.com before carrying out the modification and/or abc bus at 1-800-222-2871.
Notes
Van hool/abc bus recall no. Chz 99-197.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).